NURSE PRACTITIONER

Essential Duties

• Medical management of research participants enrolled in IRB approved studies including; oversight of screening of new participants who are candidates for protocols, assessment of acute and non-acute clinical problems and toxicity's, taking histories and physical examinations, interpreting data obtained from diagnostic tests and laboratory studies, ordering the appropriate follow-up care and providing patient and staff education. 
• Data collection, analysis, monitoring, case management of protocol participants. Supervise employees engaged in clinical research studies requiring medical interventions. 
• Actively supports efforts of the Affinity Networks and Translational Teams to develop and design innovative approaches to clinical and community research in a non-medical center environment.
• May perform the following invasive procedures independently, as part of an approved research protocol, upon the completion of certification by the Medical Director; phlebotomy and IV line insertion including retrograde line insertion, blood collection through peripheral or central venous catheter (PICC or CVC lines), tissue biopsy for research purposes, arterial blood gas, skin punch biopsy, oversight of research infusion studies including drug administration. Evaluates and interprets findings.
• Medical oversight and participant screening for exercise testing following the guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine. 
• Development and documentation of written or electronic study notes.
• Participation in study meetings, providing medical related protocol and documentation development and innovations in patient care to promote state of the art research protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing from a State Board of Nursing approved school of nursing with satisfactory completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program AND currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of Arizona AND certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the State Board of Nursing. Effective January 1, 2001, The State Board of Nursing requires a minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in a health-related area and after November 13,2005 minimum qualification of a Master’s degree in Nursing. A registered Nurse Practitioner who is Board Certified before January 1, 2001 and in good standing with a current license to practice shall continue to meet the minimum qualifications. Maintains a valid AZ driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on research projects; experience with working at ASU
• Evidence of a Master’s Degree in Nursing; certificate in clinical research
• Two (2) years of clinical research experience, in particular providing medical assessments and oversight, preferably at ASU
• Experience and training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience working with students

Working Environment

• Use basic math
• Deliver presentations
• Supervise staff
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Use office equipment, i.e. printers, copiers, fax machines, telephones, calculator
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Use of software and computer equipment (monitor, keyboard, mouse) for extended periods of time
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze and report data/results of tests conducted
• Use an ASU or personal vehicle to travel to different campuses
• Conduct lab tests using appropriate equipment and protocols
• Use lab equipment
• Must be prepared to work in an environment where appropriate protections are in place for COVID.
• The incumbent will must also be able to travel to different sites to provide medical support (eg HFC, Wexford, ABC, Coor).

Department Statement

The College of Health Solutions (CHS) is dedicated to translating scientific advances into practical interventions to improve health outcomes through education, research and service. We equip students with the knowledge and skills to influence healthier lifestyle choices; develop creative interventions to improve the health of people and populations; analyze and translate large amounts of health data into solutions; and maximize the technology, science, business and application of diagnostics. CHS research programs encompass basic/discovery science, clinical trials, intervention science and measurement of health outcomes. CHS takes an interdisciplinary approach to address the complex systems that underpin health problems. The college is highly collaborative, transparent and team-oriented with an innovative organizational structure that includes translational teams, affinity networks, and academic programs to improve the health of people and communities. 

The current training programs include behavioral health, biomedical diagnostics, biomedical informatics, executive and continuing education, exercise science, health promotion, health sciences, kinesiology, medical studies, nutrition, population health, the science of health care delivery, and speech and hearing science. Our programs are offered at ASU's Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, Tempe, West and Lake Havasu campuses, as well as on Mayo Clinic's Scottsdale campus.

For more information about ASU and the College of Health Solutions, visit http://about.asu.edu/ and https://chs.asu.edu

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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